Honouring the champions of the UMT Informatics Olympiad and ICPC 2026

The 3rd UMT Student Informatics Olympiad and the 2026 UMT International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), organised by the Faculty of Technology at the University of Management and Technology Ho Chi Minh City (UMT), have officially concluded, showcasing impressive performances by young technology talents.

Throughout the rigorous competition rounds, contestants applied their technical knowledge, algorithmic thinking, and problem-solving skills to tackle challenging programming tasks. Notably, the inclusion of the OLP AI category further expanded opportunities for young talents to explore and apply emerging technologies that are shaping the future.

At the Closing and Awards Ceremony, the Organising Committee honoured the individuals and teams who achieved outstanding results in this year’s competitions.

STUDENT INFORMATICS OLYMPIAD

Informatics Specialist Category

• First Prize: Ngo Hoang Tung

• Second Prize: Tran To Nhu

• Third Prize: Do Anh Kiet & ta Tuan Phat

Artificial Intelligence Category

- Champion: Team UMT.LOPDUPHONG

UMT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE PROGRAMMING CONTEST (ICPC)

• Champion: Team UMT.AURAFARMING

• Runner-up: Team UMT.RUNTIME TERROR

Speaking at the ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Trần Đan Thư, Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Head of the Competition Steering Committee, reflected on the organisation of the competitions and shared future directions for advancing academic activities, research, and programming among UMT students.

The ceremony also provided an opportunity for the University to recognise the contestants’ dedication and achievements, foster a spirit of continuous learning, and encourage students to take on further technical challenges.

Now in their third edition, the UMT Student Informatics Olympiad and ICPC UMT 2026 continue to serve as valuable academic platforms, providing students with opportunities to enhance their programming skills, develop computational thinking, and gain competitive experience.

Through these initiatives, UMT continues to nurture young technology talents with strong technical foundations, creative thinking, and the ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of information technology, empowering them to confidently compete on larger stages.

Once again, congratulations to all the outstanding individuals and teams honoured in this year’s competitions. May UMT’s young technology talents continue to pursue their passion, demonstrate their resilience, and achieve even greater success in future academic competitions.